6 Times You Should Be More of a B*tch

Experts say Nice Girl Syndrome is on the rise—and we're getting screwed because of it. Here's why you should keep a lid on your sweet side.

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These days, between the crappy economy and everyday issues, experts say that women are on nice girl overdrive—it's our instinct to keep people happy when life gets super stressy. Problem is, some of the objects of our affection don't deserve it. "We can't afford to be nice anymore," says Beverly Engel, author of The Nice Girl Syndrome. "It just makes us more likely to be taken advantage of and can ultimately make people respect us less."

Of course, you should still do stuff like help your BFF out when she needs a hand, but it's more those moments when you end up doing something you don't want to or making life easier for an a-hole that aren't doing you any favors. These situations call for a visit from your less angelic side.